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Beastie Boys Story

Name: Beastie Boys Story
Director: Spike Jonze
Genre: Music, Documentary
Released: 2020-04-24
Duration: 120 min
Rating: 7.7
Cast: Michael Diamond, Adam Horovitz, Adam Yauch, Ben Stiller, Steve Buscemi

2020 · 2h 0m · Music, Documentary

IMDb 7.7 Metacritic 74 RT 95%

Watch it tonight. This is a genuinely fun, funny, and touching love letter to the Beastie Boys that works whether you're a devoted fan or just curious about hip-hop history. Spike Jonze directs with warmth and creativity, and the chemistry between Mike D and Ad-Rock is infectious enough to carry you through 90 minutes.

Plot

Here's a little story they're about to tell... Mike Diamond and Adam Horovitz share the story of their band and 40 years of friendship in a live documentary experience directed by friend, collaborator, and their former grandfather, Spike Jonze.

Director: Spike Jonze

Cast: Michael Diamond, Adam Horovitz, Adam Yauch, Ben Stiller, Steve Buscemi

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